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YE11 GCX

2011 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

131,018 mi
Last recorded131,018 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE11 GCX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 131,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 123,405 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2024 123,300 miles

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified Cut open and rewelded (8.2.2.1 (a))

Central Central exhaust box splitting open

Nearside Front Outer CV boot has a minor leak of grease

Pass 12 Dec 2023 118,827 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 111,422 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 111,350 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 99,598 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 94,451 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Oct 2021 94,450 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Nov 2020 82,930 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 76,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 76,033 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 63,145 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 52,514 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 42,860 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 36,952 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2014 28,995 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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YE11 GCX is a 2011 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2011 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 78,686 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YE11 GCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 15 years old, this BMW X5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YE11 GCX is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 27 June 2011.

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